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Democrats respond to Trump’s disparaging remarks about Somali immigrants

Democrats respond to Trump’s disparaging remarks about Somali immigrants

by Gabe Hawkins | Dec 12, 2025 | Featured, Immigration, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress condemned President Donald Trump’s statements about the Somali population in Minnesota last week, claiming Trump is stoking bigotry through xenophobic comments.  Reflecting on fraud convictions in Minnesota during the COVID-19...
Senate brings forward a motion to reopen the government 40 days into the shutdown

Senate brings forward a motion to reopen the government 40 days into the shutdown

by Gabe Hawkins | Nov 10, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted to advance a new bill to reopen the government Sunday evening, after a series of partisan meetings throughout the weekend reached a breakthrough. The continuing resolution was brokered by eight Senate Democrats, including New Hampshire...
Sen. Merkley delivers overnight speech on shutdown and Trump’s ‘authoritarian takeover’

Sen. Merkley delivers overnight speech on shutdown and Trump’s ‘authoritarian takeover’

by Ashley Wong | Oct 22, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) showed no signs of yielding the Senate floor Wednesday afternoon as he approaches hour 22 of what could become a record-breaking marathon speech condemning the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 22nd day with no resolution...
Senators debate CFPB effectiveness in protecting consumer interests and stimulating economic growth

Senators debate CFPB effectiveness in protecting consumer interests and stimulating economic growth

by Julian Andreone | Nov 30, 2023 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Senators discussed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s role in preventing recessions by regulating banks and financial institutions and debated whether the agency is operating within its jurisdiction in a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and...
President of National Congress of American Indians urges tribal leaders to “show up” in federal policy debates

President of National Congress of American Indians urges tribal leaders to “show up” in federal policy debates

by Saul Pink and Shannon Tyler | Feb 21, 2023 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — National Congress of American Indians President Fawn Sharp called on people of native nations to “show up” to fight for their sovereignty in U.S. Supreme Court cases, legislative bills and federal representation at Tuesday’s annual State of Indian Nations...
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